Required informations for all ocean shipments to the US

07 June 2017 | USA | Business information

U.S. Customs requires the transmission of complete import data prior to loading on a foreign vessel, enroute to a U.S. destination port. The ISF data element must be available to the US Coordinating ISF Branch no later than 3 US business days prior to vessel lading.

Required informations for all ocean shipments to the US

U.S. Customs requires the transmission of complete import data prior to loading on a foreign vessel, enroute to a U.S. Destination port.  This bulletin provided updated information and a data worksheet.
Please be advised that failure to comply is a violation of U.S. Law and will result in the origin office being charged with any penalties, fines, and other expenses for non compliance.


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